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    Pinafini

    4.6 (155 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Red curry risotto and seafood. Very good with an interesting twist.
    Anh C.

    We were planning to have dinner at Nick's Laguna, but the wait was an hour long so we decided to try a different restaurant and we ended up here. The restaurant was nice and well decorated. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food were phenomenal. We had grilled squid and hummus as starters and they were absolutely delicious. We ordered others dishes for our main entrée and they were all very yummy . We will definitely come back to try other items on the menu.

    Spicy Tuna Tartare.
    Emma K.

    First time here because we were in the area at the Wyland studio for an event. Honestly, we only came here because the other "popular" place down the street had a longer wait time to be seated. Also, Mediterranean food is always a good option! We were definitely seated right away upon being greeted by the host who had a friendly vibe. I think it was close to 6PM, so not bad for a dinner crowd (on a Friday night)-I do have to mention, that after we were seated it then started to get busier! Just fair warning, if you've never been to this area, it can be a bit challenging for parking. There are some free public parking garages/lots in the area, but they fill up very quickly, I suspect especially during the summer and on the weekends! Service was definitely high-end, but the food quality could be a bit better but overall it was tasty and well cooked. We ordered the spicy tuna tartare as a starter, eggplant, pizza, and Scottish Salmon. Salmon was a bit overcooked but the crispy skin was great. And I just wanted a lot more eggplant on my pizza but I think there was just too much feta, but maybe that's just me! Rachel, our server, was great and made us feel welcome and was down to earth!

    Barbecue chicken pizza
    Elisa G.

    Five stars for takeout and they are so nice when you call and ask questions! They are very patient! The food is great and most of it is gluten-free and super healthy so I vote them one of the best restaurants in Laguna Beach Pierre is so SWEET and offered to drive over some utensils since the uber eats delivery person had already left with my order.

    Mediterranean Mezze, tzatziki and curry shrimp
    Asha S.

    We really enjoyed our dinner at Pinafini. The food, drinks, service and vibe were great. Favorite dishes: Curry shrimp, Mediterranean mezze, red curry risotto Least favorite dishes: branzino (overcooked), lamb chops (underseasoned), cappellini (picture looked better than it tasted) The restaurant was buzzing and had great energy. I'd love to come back and try some of the kabob dishes.

    Mediterranean Mezze
    Michael L.

    The ambiance in this place makes you feel like you're back in the luxury coast of Greece The filet mignon kabob was extremely impressive, and even when the service was a little off, the manager came and gave us a dessert to apologize. Very well done.

    Restaurant from the back lot
    Renee T.

    Our friends who have a beach house in Laguna Beach invited us over and we all went to Pinafini. This restaurant has been there in lovely Laguna Beach for about 14 months. The food was amazing, the staff was amazing as well and the owner and his son were the nicest people. I had the lobster ravioli which was delicious and everyone had something different. I highly recommend this restaurant if you happen to be in Laguna Beach! Luxury while you eat in the best place in the world, Orange County!!

    Ivy S.

    Excellent service, dog friendly, food was perfectly flavorful and the price competitive to other high end restaurants in the area. Two thumbs up

    Wally P.

    Very cool and hip spot with awesome ocean views. Service is fast and friendly. Unfortunately our meals were mediocre. The beef koobideh was crunchy and dry. The rib eye steak was sinewy and tough. Although the branzino was fresh and flaky, and the pita bread and fresh hummus was delicious. I've had much better Mediterranean cuisine, but Pinafini is a nice date place and local scene.

    Mediterranean mezze
    Gabrielle S.

    The restaurant is a little smaller (but expected since it's in Laguna so close to the beach). However, it's also nice and modern in there, perfect for an intimate date night. We got a seat by the window during the sunset time and the view was stunning. Everyone was friendly and our server was great and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. We got the Mediterranean mezze, taboule, and Moroccan lamb shank. For drinks, I got the lime mirage cocktail. The Mediterranean mezze was nice because of the variety of items that were on the plate. The pits served with it was fresh out the oven and just so warm and tasty with the platter. We also got some taboule, and wow it was absolutely delicious. I could not put it down. The flavors were mixed so well with each other and every bite was fantastic. The Moroccan lamb was delicious as well and the couscous were nice and smooth. I'm not big on raisins but that didn't have an impact on the entree. Overall, we enjoyed Pinafini! We want to come with a group next time to enjoy this family style but recommend coming even if it's by yourself!

    Bland pasta with overcooked shrimp.
    Megan M.

    We set reservations and were excited to eat here before our show at the Pageant. We waited to be seated after a few big table walk ins who were accommodated over us with great tables and views. We were seated in the back corner with a fan plugged in under our table. All fine. We made due. We ordered a beer and cocktail and got our dinner order in quickly as recommended by our waiter. Waiter was nice but kept excusing the back up of the bar and kitchen on bigger parties. This is not what you want to hear. Bigger parties took priority over a special night for two guests. Beer came out, then the entrees...no cocktail. Had to remind them twice about it before I cancelled it. They finally brought it out and it was super sweet and underwhelming. No worries....we remained optimistic. Food....ugh....tuna tartare...minced, mushy, not fresh with stale chips. Avocado was fresh thankfully. Pasta was okay...bland and shrimp was way overcooked and hard as a rock. Caesar salad.... so full of Parmesan cheese and dressing that tasted like Kraft dressing. Left feeling discouraged with the lack of service and attentiveness due to "bigger parties", ambience that we didn't get to enjoy as they were setting up tables around us for big parties, and food that was frankly awful. Will not return.

    MaDonna W.

    From start to finish, we had an amazing meal Saturday night. Thank you shout out to Robert for taking such great care of us How could you beat a beautiful fresh breeze and super fresh ingredients? We enjoyed the grilled octopus salad with a side of lightly fried smelts . The octopus was prepared perfectly. This restaurant fills up very fast thank goodness we had a lovely reservation and table in the front . The menu offers something for everyone you can have a delicious Mediterranean styled pizza flatbread there's pastas, gorgeous salads. We enjoyed the fresh fish pastas are made fresh. We also enjoyed the Lebanese ice cream cake, and the rosewater gelato. There is significant street parking and also a lot in the back . We highly recommend you make a reservation. It is well worth it. We can't wait to come back

    Calamri is top notch!
    Allen E.

    This is a real Mediterranean restaurant. Quality of the food is phenomenon . Highly recommended!

    Chelsea V.

    This is a great Mediterranean spot with plenty of options for vegetarians and carnivores. We ordered the mezze plate, fries, and the chicken soup, all of which were really good. Since it was my friend's birthday, they brought out a sorbet, which was a nice touch, though I do wish they had a few more dessert options on the menu. Our waiter was very helpful, and the inside of the restaurant was modern and pretty. Overall, I would highly recommend it.

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    Great ambiance in bar area/front room. Service was impeccable. Amazing food - just what we needed in Laguna!

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    Awesome The food was amazing and the staff were great I'm definitely spreading the word around town. I'm a local.

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    The Best clean delicous respect affordebel price good location the staff are good the place has very comfort furniture..

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    Such a wonderful dinner - everything was so so good! Service was great, atmosphere lovely, we'll be back for sure! Five+ stars!

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    Absolutely breathtaking view with our dinner. The service, drinks, and food were all incredible. Finally something fun and new for the area!

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    Food was just ok. Out of a lot of the things we tried to order. Slow service and loud.

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    Great bar, great Mediterranean food, great vibe. Best new place of 2025 in Laguna. Planning on going there for many years into the future

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    Service was warm n friendly from start to finish. Food was fabulous and fresh! Loved it and will be back soon.

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    Amazing food, excellent service and beautiful atmosphere. Probably the best food I've had in Laguna. Highly, highly recommend

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